Monday, 30 July 2012

The 6 People You Need in Your Corner

Nothing
incredible is accomplished alone. You need others to help you, and you need to
help others. With the right team, you can form a web of connections to make the
seemingly impossible practically inevitable.

The
Instigator:

Someone who
pushes you, who makes you think. Who motivates you to get up and go, and try,
and make things happen. You want to keep this person energized, and
enthusiastic. This is the voice of inspiration.

The
Cheerleader:This person
is a huge fan, a strong supporter, and a rabid evangelist for you and your
work. Work to make this person rewarded, to keep them engaged. This is the
voice of motivation.

The Doubter:

This is the
devil’s advocate, who asks the hard questions and sees problems before they
arise. You need this person’s perspective. They are looking out for you, and
want you to be as safe as you are successful. This is the voice of reason.

The
Taskmaster:

This is the
loud and belligerent voice that demands you gets things done. This person is
the steward of momentum, making sure deadlines are met and goals are reached.
This is the voice of progress.

The
Connector:

This person
can help you find new avenues and new allies. This person breaks through
roadblocks into finds ways to make magic happen. You need this person to reach
people and places you can’t. This is the voice of cooperation and community.

The Example:

This is your
mentor, you hero, your North Star. This is the person who you seek to emulate.
This is your guiding entity, someone whose presence acts as a constant reminder
that you, too, can do amazing things. You want to make this person proud. This
is the voice of true authority.